Private chef Cincinnati
Hire the best private chefs in Cincinnati. Over 78 chefs are eager to design a menu that suits your needs. Open your kitchen and enjoy fine dining at home.





















Hire a personal chef in Cincinnati, Ohio
Since our first personal chef in Cincinnati joined our platform on October 2017, we've served more than 305 guests like you in the comfort of their homes. Cincinnati chefs will plan the perfect menu, prepare it in your kitchen, and serve all course meals on your table.
Each of our 78 personal chefs in Cincinnati, Ohio, is trained and experienced in curating unique personalized menus to meet your needs, cooking and serving at your home, and even post-event cleanup. Enjoy meals at the same level of quality as the city's top restaurants but at a fraction of the price. A personal chef frees your hands so you can unwind and spend quality time with your guests.
After you send in your request, our top three chefs for hire in Cincinnati will design menus to meet your preferences and budget. You can adjust them to the last detail while meeting your chef candidates with no commitment. Visit their portfolios and pick yours!












How it works
Send your request
Tell us what your ideal service is: desired cuisine, date, and budget. No commitment!
Craft your menu
Our chefs will design a personalized menu for your event. You can alter everything until it's perfect.
Meet our chefs
Get proposals from our chefs and personalize everything to the last detail to create the perfect menu.
Book your chef
After you select your chef and menu, secure your booking with your payment.
Enjoy!
Open your kitchen to your chef and live the experience accompanied by your loved ones.
Find your chef
Chat with our Cincinnati personal chefs and craft your experience
78 Cincinnati private chefs
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More than 300 guests have hired our personal chef services in Cincinnati, OH
4.56 Chef
Personal chef services in Cincinnati scored 4.56 in guest satisfaction.
4.12 Food quality
Menus crafted by our chefs in Cincinnati have scored 4.12.
4.18 Presentation
Dish plating by our Cincinnati chefs scored a strong 4.18.
4.54 Cleaningness
Your service includes cleaning your kitchen post-event. This aspect has earned a 4.54 score.
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36 menus personalized by our personal chefs in Cincinnati, Ohio
Save yourself the trouble of looking for the perfect reservation for your party; invite your guest to the best spot in town: your home.








Slow smoked pork belly sliders - brioche bun | sweet apple cider glaze | crisp cabbage slaw
Charred sweet corn dip - smoked cheeses | green chiles | house-made toasted flatbread
Seared beef brisket crostini - crisp baguette | horseradish cream | pickled red onion shards
Smoked chicken flatbread - white bbq sauce | melted fontina | green scallion oil
Charcuterie & fromage - curated meats & cheeses | seasonal accompaniments | house pickles | scratch bread & crackers
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Smokehouse chopped salad - crisp romaine | sweet corn | black beans | white cheddar | creamy herb dressing
Classic wedge salad - baby iceberg lettuce | blue cheese crumbles | crisp bacon lardons | chive dressing
Summer berry & goat cheese salad - artisanal greens | toasted pecans | honey balsamic vinaigrette
Chilled summer gazpacho - ripe tomatoes | crisp cucumber | sweet bell pepper | herb infused oil
Slow simmered beef & bean chili - rich broth | sharp cheddar topper | fresh chives
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Brown sugar glazed pork chop - heritage pork | sweet potato mash | sautéed green beans
Pan-seared or grilled market fish - spiced tomato jam | roasted red potatoes | asparagus spears
Glazed half chicken - honey herb rub | warm potato salad | charred summer squash
Grilled or seared prime beef (strip or filet) - charred sweet onion chimichurri | smoked gouda potato gratin | grilled seasonal vegetable
Grilled bone-in lamb loin - rosemary garlic glaze | roasted root vegetables | mint infused oil
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Southern peach cobbler - spiced summer peaches | flaky biscuit topping | vanilla bean ice cream
Smoked bourbon pecan tart - rich caramel filling | flaky pastry shell | whipped cream
Dark chocolate brownie parfait - fudge brownie pieces | salted caramel swirl | toasted marshmallow fluff
Lemon blueberry icebox cake - layered citrus cream | graham cracker crust | fresh blueberry compote
Lemon pound cake - lemon curd | candied lemon | raspberry chantilly | mint dust
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Crab cakes
Crispy pork belly with kimchi slaw
Seasame shrimp
Duck confit bites
• grilled asparagus salad with tomato & aged balsamic reduction
Tomato mozzarella salad
Seared lamb lollipops with crispy brussels sprouts
Ginger and scallion shrimp with glass noodles
Dark chocolate and olive oil mousse
Creme brulee
Basil and goat cheese peach cobbler (individual serving)
Crab claws with french bread
Tamales
Shrimp and grit shooters
Crab cakes with lemon caper cream
Shaved zucchini salad with italian vinaigrette
Spinach salad with plum vinaigrette
Seared chicken breast with herbed pasta
Braised pork belly and sticky rice
Blackened cod with roasted vegetable ragu
Sweet potato cheesecake with praline sauce
Panna cotta
Red wine poached pear with cookie crumble and red wine caramel
Brats
Smash burgers
Assorted grilled meats
Banana pudding cookies
Assorted cookies
Seared scallop with lemon-dill aioli
Lobster crostini
Smoked salmon crostini with creme fraiche, dill oil, and lemon zest
Smoked salmon cucumber rolls
Deviled eggs with crab
Lobster and citrus salad
Shrimp and frisee with soft egg
Scallop crudo, seasonal citrus
Classic wedge salad with salad shrimps
Ravioli di aragosta
Linguine alle vongole bianco
Herb crusted salmon with a creamy white wine risotto
Grilled chilean sea bass with lemon dill sauce
Butter poached lobster bucatini with calabrian chili
Pan seared halibut with champagne beurre blanc
Ricotta cheesecake (lemon or orange zest)
Grapefruit or blood orange sorbet
Strawberries with balsamic and whipped mascarpone
Blueberry lemon tarts
White chocolate mousse with citrus zest
Market whitefish crudo - yuzu-chili dressing | shaved jalapeño | micro herbs
Seared beef tataki - garlic ponzu glaze | crispy shallots | radish sprouts
Steamed shrimp & vegetable dumplings - seasonal summer vegetables | light soy dipping sauce
Pan-seared pork gyoza - ginger | spicy black vinegar | green scallion drizzle
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Classic dashi miso - white miso | silken tofu cubes | seaweed | scallion greens
Clear shiitake consommé - clear kelp dashi | shaved shiitake mushrooms | wild parsley
Sake-steamed clam broth - clear seafood redux | fresh steamed clams | ginger strips | micro chives
Seared tuna salad - sesame crust | mixed greens | ginger-carrot dressing | shaved avocado
Chilled cucumber salad - thinly shaved cucumber | sweet rice vinegar | toasted sesame | shredded seaweed
Mixed seaweed & avocado salad - marinated seaweed | creamy avocado | soy-yuzu glaze | crisp radish
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Miso-glazed market fish - sweet white miso glaze | pickled ginger stick | baby bok choy | steamed rice
Glazed duck breast - sweet-soy reduction | roasted sweet potato | charred green onion
Strip steak teriyaki - garlic soy butter sauce | seared blistered peppers | mushrooms | wasabi cream
Pan-roasted salmon - sea salt cure | pickled radish | citrus accent
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Yuzu lemon panna cotta - silky cream base | tart citrus glaze | diced fresh mango | mint
Matcha green tea tiramisu - matcha-soaked cake layers | mascarpone cream | white chocolate shaved
Ginger-poached pear - sweet sake-poached pear | coconut sorbet | roasted almond slices
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Whipped feta & summer peach crostini - toasted artisan bread | local honey drizzle | fresh mint leaves
Caprese tartlet - flaky pastry | blistered cherry tomatoes | fresh mozzarella pearls | basil oil
Charcuterie & fromage - curated meats & cheeses | seasonal accompaniments | house pickles | scratch bread & crackers
Classic beef tartare - capers & cornichons | egg yolk emulsion | house-made crisp flatbread
Charred sweet corn dip - smoked cheeses | green chiles | house-made toasted flatbread
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Summer berry & goat cheese salad - artisanal greens | fresh berries | crumbled chèvre | champagne vinaigrette
Shaved fennel & citrus salad - crisp fennel | orange supremes | toasted pumpkin seeds | light lemon dressing
Prosciutto & compressed melon salad - cured ham | sweet melon spheres | white balsamic reduction | micro greens
Chilled strawberry & tomato gazpacho - vibrant sweet puree | cucumber ribbon | micro mint
Roasted yellow pepper bisque - charred bell peppers | garlic crème fraîche | smoked paprika dust
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Pan-roasted market whitefish - citrus beurre blanc | herb whipped potatoes | haricots verts
Grilled beef medallions - red wine glaze | truffle potato puree | roasted summer carrots
Lemon herb chicken paillard - cherry tomatoes | arugula | shaved parmesan | citrus vinaigrette | crispy potato
Pan-seared lamb chops - garlic herb crust | creamy polenta | charred asparagus | mint infused oil
Beef filet - pommes puree | green beans | red wine reduction | herb butter
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Cannoli trio - classico | pistachio | seasonal selection
Crème brûlée - classic vanilla custard | caramelized sugar | fresh berries
Flourless chocolate cake - chocolate ganache | raspberry | crème anglaise
Lemon pound cake - lemon curd | candied lemon | raspberry chantilly | mint dust
Olive oil & citrus cake - mascarpone cream | berries | candied lemon
Southern peach cobbler - spiced summer peaches | flaky biscuit topping | vanilla bean ice cream
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Blistered shishito peppers - ale mustard sauce | sea salt | lemon
Deviled egg trio - classic with chive | bacon jam & pickled pepper | mustard & crispy shallot
Handmade soft pretzels - beer cheese | spicy mustard
Hot honey whipped ricotta - grilled bread | local honey | chili crisp | scallions
Seared scallops - lavender-vanilla butter | shaved asparagus | matcha flake salt
Muhammara - roasted red pepper | walnut | pomegranate molasses | pita
Charcuterie & fromage - curated meats & cheeses | seasonal accompaniments | house pickles | scratch bread & crackers
Shrimp on a hoe cake - melted leeks | charred corn | chow chow | coriander
Pork belly burnt ends - maple bourbon glaze | pickled onion | crispy jalapeño
Truffle & ricotta crostini - roasted grapes | pickled raisins | herbs
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Heirloom tomato & avocado salad - basil | arugula | oregano & sweet pepper vinaigrette
Compressed melon tartare - prosciutto | mint | fennel | chicory
Aglio e olio - spaghetti | confit garlic | evoo | calabrian chili | parsley
Cacio e pepe - spaghetti | pecorino | black pepper
Roasted cauliflower velouté - lemon oil | capers | toasted almonds
Classic caesar - parmesan frico | radish | baby romaine | lemon anchovy dressing
De la casa - local greens | seasonal vegetable | crispy onion | creamy red wine vinaigrette
Spring risotto - english peas | asparagus | citrus | parsley | pecorino
Shaved brussels & apple - toasted walnut | dried cranberry | white cheddar | maple mustard
Smoky corn & potato chowder - charred corn | yukon potato | herb oil | cornbread crumble
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Beef filet - pommes puree | green beans | red wine reduction | herb butter
Chicken parmesan - fresh mozzarella | basil | san marzano | rigatoni
Lasagna al forno - beef & pork ragu | ricotta & bechamel | mozzarella & parmesan | garlic bread
Pan seared market fish - lemon herb emulsion | charred asparagus | crispy potato | carrot purée
Sweet tea brined pork tenderloin - braised greens | honey-dijon pan sauce | crispy yukon potatoes
The tavern burger - wagyu blend patty | aged white cheddar | caramelized onion | bloody mary aioli | house pickles | brioche bun | hand-cut fries
Steak frites - parmesan truffle fries | roasted tomatoes | béarnaise
Pollo a la brasa - aji verde | hand cut fries | tomato | pickled vegetables
Pork chop - rhubarb agrodolce | roasted sunchokes | charred allions | smoked bone jus
Shrimp scampi risotto - creamy risotto with parmigiano & herbs | citrus-herb emulsion | gremolata frico
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Cannoli trio - classico | pistachio | seasonal wildberry
Crème brûlée - classic vanilla custard | caramelized sugar
Crème brûlée - meyer lemon | caramelized sugar
Flourless chocolate cake - chocolate ganache | raspberry | crème anglaise
Lemon pound cake - lemon curd | candied lemon | raspberry chantilly | mint dust
Tiramisu classico - mascarpone | cocoa | espresso-soaked ladyfinger
Warm butter cake - macerated berries | vanilla cream
Wildberry crumble - toasted almond | rolled oats | honey semifreddo
Olive oil & citrus cake - mascarpone cream | berries | candied lemon
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Create your menu
Hosting a great private dinner is a timely task. Let our private chefs in Cincinnati take cooking, serving, and kitchen cleanup out of your hands so you can host an unforgettable experience at home.








Frequently asked questions
Find below the most often-asked questions about our private chef services in Cincinnati.
What does a personal chef service in Cincinnati, OH, include?
Booking a private chef service in Cincinnati includes:
Personalized menu planning.
Grocery shopping.
Cooking in your kitchen.
Serving your meal courses.
Cleaning up all kitchen spaces afterward.
They may prepare a mise en place before they arrive for a smooth cooking experience. Remember that tableware and glassware are not part of your booking. Tipping is at your discretion.
How much does a private chef service cost in Cincinnati?
Private chef costs in Cincinnati fluctuate depending on group size.
For parties of 13 people or more, the average price per guest is 166 USD; for services of 7 to 12 people it is 166 USD per seat; average price for groups of 3 to 6 people is 183 USD each, and for two-people experiences, the cost tends to be 202 USD per person.
Our prices can also vary based on seasonality, location, or last-minute bookings, so we recommend planning your experience with anticipation.
How can I hire a personal chef in Cincinnati, Ohio?
To hire a personal chef in Cincinnati, OH, you just need to pick a date, share your party's guest count, and let us know about your food preferences and dietary restrictions. In a short time, you'll have three customized sample menus in reply to your request by our top three chefs available.
Get familiar with their work and skills by visiting their chef profiles, reading their guest reviews, and checking their dish galleries. Once your booking is finished with your payment, your chef's contact details will be emailed to you.
How can I find a private chef in Cincinnati?
If you need a chef for hire in Cincinnati, we have 78 culinary professionals at your disposal. Send in your request to start meeting chefs in Ohio who can make your culinary vision come to life. Our top 3 local chefs available on the date of your party will reply with their menu proposals within hours. Before finishing your booking, take the time to visit their profiles and galleries and get familiar with their work and style. Choose the chef who best suits your needs.
Is there a maximum number of guests for a private chef experience in Cincinnati?
No, there is no set maximum number of guests for one of our services. However, a private chef experience is usually an intimate gathering with friends or family at homes with limited space for cooking and sitting. So, although there isn't a strict limit, guest count generally doesn't exceed 15 people.
Does the private chef cook at my house?
Yes. On the day of your party, the chef of your choice will locally source fresh ingredients and prepare the menu you planned in your kitchen. Depending on the complexity of your course meals or your kitchen equipment, your personal chef may bring a mise en place prepared beforehand to ensure a seamless cooking experience for your service.
Can I cook along with the personal chef?
Yes! We highly recommend you seize that chance. Roll up your sleeves, wash your hands, and join your chef. Discover an innovative way to enjoy food by sharing their passion and hearing about their journey.
Are the ingredients for a private chef service fresh?
Fresh ingredients are the basis of all professional cooking. Our Cincinnati private chefs are committed to bringing restaurant-quality food and service to your table for just a fraction of the cost. After personalizing your menu, your chef will source the best ingredients from local vendors and suppliers.
Are drinks included in a private chef service?
Drinks are not included in your purchase by default. However, you can agree with your chef to add them as an "extra" on your menu.
How much should I tip a private chef in Cincinnati?
Each guest is free to decide if or how much they want to tip their personal chef. On average, based on tips given by 305 Cincinnati guests, tips amount to 14.72% of the total cost of the service bill.
Key information about personal chefs in Cincinnati, Ohio
Learn more about the private chef experience in Cincinnati.
Our personal chefs in Cincinnati have an average age of 40 and lots of experience!
41% of our Cincinnati private chefs are women.
It takes 5 hours to get menu proposals after sending a request.
Our first chef service in Cincinnati was on 2017-10-30.
20.7% of our Cincinnati chef services offer kids' menus.
One single guest has requested the same chef in Cincinnati 11 times.
Requests of Cincinnati chef services increased by 40% in the last 12 months.
Our Cincinnati chefs can speak up to 4 languages.
Over 21.3% of our guests book their chefs for hire in Cincinnati more than once.
On average, multiple services hire a chef for 7 days in Cincinnati.
We've uploaded over 625 pictures of our Cincinnati chef experiences.
It usually takes 2 days from requesting to booking a private chef.
How much does a personal chef cost in Cincinnati, Ohio?
The cost of booking a Cincinnati personal chef varies depending on your party's guest list size. Individual prices for the experience range from 166 USD to 202 USD.
For parties of 13 or more: 166 USD.
For 7 to 12 guests: 166 USD.
For 3 to 6 people: 183 USD.
Couple services go for 202 USD.
Additionally, seasonality can also change the price of your chef service in Cincinnati. Check the chart above for a detailed view of month-to-month price fluctuation.
How many private chef services are booked per month in Cincinnati?
The number of personal chef bookings each month varies based on the time of year and location. Check the table above to follow the monthly fluctuations of chef bookings in Cincinnati.
Hiring a private chef in Cincinnati, OH, is a great way to live an innovative culinary experience at home. With the professional help of our chefs, plan your holiday parties, birthday celebrations, or quality time with friends and family. Remember that booking costs can go up with demand. We suggest booking early, so secure your chef now!

Chef services for less than you think
Private chefs in Cincinnati are trained in the most renowned national and international culinary institutions, and each of them has at least a decade of work experience in all sorts of high-end restaurants, hotels, and resorts.
Once you get our chefs' menu quotes, you can visit their backgrounds and portfolios to get to know them and their work. Then, you can choose the best chef for your party!
Our private chefs will design a menu that is mindful of all your dietary needs. They can also offer fresh and innovative options to keep the bill within your budget. Get menu quotes and personalize them to bring them closer to what your event and guests crave.

Plan your next party with your Cincinnati chef
With over 78 private chefs in our Cincinnati catalog, we trust you can find a culinary professional for your next birthday party, family reunion, or special date. You decide what goes on your menu, just share your preferences in flavors, ingredients, dietary needs, and budget.
Each of our chefs has at least a decade of work experience in top restaurants, hotels, and resorts, both national and international. They are graduates from the most renowned culinary schools and share our burning passion for food and hospitality.

Bring Cincinnati's food scene home
In your home, there's no need to keep your laughs down! You can have restaurant-level food quality with your loved ones without other diners around. Learn what our home cooks have to offer, and curate an event like no other.






Meet our private chefs in Cincinnati
Discover what our private chefs can do for your party, from cooking a traditional Cincinnati chili for a cozy evening to designing an elegant menu to impress your guests. With their talent and experience, our chef has got you covered!









